Anglo-American relations have encompassed many complex dealings through wars and competition for world markets. Since 1940 they have been military allies enjoying a ‘special relationship’ as wartime allies, and NATO partners. However petitions calling for a ban on President Trump’s state visit attracted almost two million signatures, sufficient to  trigger a debate in Parliament last week. Petitioners were encouraged by street demonstrations in many cities. The Westminster discussion coincided with further anti-Trump demonstrations in London, Glasgow, Brighton and other cities. This week, in a snub to the BBC’s ‘negative’ reporting on US politics, which he called fake news, President Trump has refused to give BBC interviews. Pray for the free press and the BBC, as they continue to call those in power to account.